foxhound

Meanings

• noun

  A breed of large scent hound used primarily for hunting foxes.

  - "The foxhound is a popular breed for hunting foxes."
  - "The foxhound has an excellent sense of smell and tracking ability."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foxhound
hound , ound , pound

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Variants

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foxhound , foxhounds , American foxhound , American foxhounds , English foxhound , English foxhounds

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Etymology

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The name 'foxhound' comes from its primary use in hunting foxes. The breed originated in England in the 16th or 17th century.

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Trivia

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1. Foxhounds are known for their distinctive 'baying' or 'cry' when they catch the scent of a fox.

2. The American Foxhound is the official state dog of Virginia.

3. Foxhounds are typically pack animals and hunt best in groups.

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Related Concepts

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1. hound: A type of domesticated dog bred for hunting.

2. scent hound: A breed of dog that uses its sense of smell to track game.

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Culture

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The foxhound has been a symbol of hunting and country life for centuries. It has been featured in literature, art, and music, such as the poem 'The Fox' by Rudyard Kipling and the painting 'Foxhounds' by Sir Edwin Landseer.

How to Memorize "foxhound"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, red-and-white hound with long ears and a strong, muscular build. Imagine it tracking a fox through the forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foxhound' with the image of a hunting dog and the sound of hounds baying in the distance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Foxes Often Xperience Hunting Underdogs' to remember the word 'foxhound'.

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